Seiko 5 Sports
A law enforcement ranger in Wyoming. "Every day looks a little different out here. Some days I'm working around the reservoir, others I'm in the desert. Most of my days put me at least an hour from the nearest backup, so I need equipment I can actually depend on." On the wrist, a Seiko 5 Sports. "The Seiko is professional enough to wear while working, but tough enough to go in the water, handle the cold, get dirty, and spend a day at the range without me worrying about it." How far is your nearest backup on a normal shift? If you have a wrist shot from somewhere that matters, submit at the link in bio. Tempus Est Potentia.
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Seiko 5 Sports
The Seiko 5 began in 1963 with the Sportsmatic 5, built on five promises: an automatic movement, a day-date display at three o'clock, water resistance, a recessed crown at four, and a case and bracelet built for durability.
In late 2019 Seiko rebuilt the Seiko 5 Sports line around the case of the retiring SKX divers, and the dive style SRPD models took over as its working entry point. They measure 42.5mm, rated to 100 meters, with a unidirectional bezel and Hardlex crystal.
The real change is inside. The calibre 4R36 replaced the old 7S26 and added two things the 7S26 never had: the seconds hand stops when the crown is pulled, and the watch can be wound by hand. Power reserve is about 41 hours.